Program Assistant

Child Care Resource Center • San Bernardino, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision, the Program Assistant provides administrative support within an organizational structure, primarily focusing on assisting the Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) Division. This position ensures efficient handling of administrative tasks, compliance with program regulations, and effective communication.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required and 2 years of equivalent related work experience (experience in Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field); or Associate’s Degree in the field of Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, Social Work, Family Studies, or related field (as approved)
• Proficiency and experience with Windows-based programs and data entry.
• Some travel/business related driving required.
• Ability to work a regular, full time schedule; overtime may be required as needed.
• Late shift schedule until 7 pm one Monday a month required.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment.
• Background check required.
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting : For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance : For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit : For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification : For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
• Federal Debarment Checks : For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual : Ability to converse, write and/or translate in English & Spanish or Armenian

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support services to CCFA teams in compliance with regulations for subsidized childcare programs.
• Clerical and General Assistance: 55%
• Customer Service: 45%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED